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Much of dating is about evaluating your own values and attributes prior to searching for them in another. If you can do that honestly, you have a much better chance at seeing love where it truly exists. This article has helpful advice for women in evaluating if a guy is serious about them. …

Healthy relationship are about feeling good about who YOU are and feeling SAFE. Don’t settle for less, because deciding who to have a relationship with is one of the most precious gifts you will ever give yourself. You have everything you need to create healthy relationships, and can experience one by paying attention to who you are inside and what makes you happy. This article offers help to teens, parents and teachers. …

If you have an entitled child, the time has never been better to say “Enough.” Teaching responsibility means acting responsible. As a parent, do the responsible thing, and hold your child accountable. This article helps teach you how. …

Parenting a twelve-year-old is tough. They are emotional, dramatic, egocentric and strong in their beliefs. But, they are also watching, listening, and wanting a parent to parent them. We cannot blame our kids for being disrespectful if we allow it in our home. This article offers help and guidance on setting up ground rules in your home. …

Part of running a family is making sure the people within the family understand their part in belonging. Kids feel more engaged when they know they are valued members. Giving them chores, holding them accountable for doing their chores, and being able to appreciate their completion of the chores builds their sense of mastery, thus giving them confidence, which ultimately leads to a higher self-esteem. This article offers helpful advice on setting up a family plan. …

We cannot go backwards in time, nor should we, but as we continue into the digital age there are some rituals we must keep sacred as a family. Family dinners are one of those. A family is only as strong as its leaders, so parents, it’s time to parent at the dinner table. Electronics can never teach your child family values as well as a parent. Suggestions in this article for keeping family meals electronics free. …

A kid learns empathy, respect for authority, and respect for others at home. If the parents aren’t at home, have no respect for one another or their child, and don’t set examples of morality, empathy and respect, how in the world is their child going to value those characteristics?If or when a child cannot be polite and respectful, before I look too deeply into their eyes, I am going to look into the parent’s. Kids are mirrors of the home. Helpful suggestions are in this article. …

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